[741] Of Earthly Strip: False Authority
Malaysian blogosphere is refreshing. Despite having little knowledge on a subject, suddenly, everybody's an expert. When Public Works Department produces flawed bridge, everybody's an engineer. When there's inflation, everybody's an economist. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
One important thing - opinion is not necessarily based on fact. Especially when it comes from false authorities.
Anyway, I heard there will be a protest over the recent price hike. These protesters must have a short attention span, given their inability to appreciate how prolonged subsidy is bad for Malaysia. Funny actually. People demand efficiency but when efficiency is introduced, some vehemently denounce that efficiency.
One frequent argument against price hike is this: public transportation in Malaysia needs serious upgrading before partial or complete removal of gas subsidy.
Well, question: where do you think the cash gonna come from? Answer: Resources from reduction of subsidy.
What? Surprised? Did you actually think money grow on trees? Do you actually think, we face unlimited resources? Wake up and smell the roses.
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By Wu, CanRou, at 03 March, 2006 13:38
While I agree with you, I feel the greater need to question how the government will spend the money saved from the reduced subsidy. After all, the Malaysia government has a really bad track record in this department. Just take a look at that white elephant duo call Cyberjaya and Putrajaya. The government may not be so broke if they didn’t waste the money on silly ideas and purely facial gain projects in the first place.
By Wu, CanRou, at 03 March, 2006 13:41
Yay, a letter I wrote about this is on Malaysiakini.
By johnleemk, at 07 March, 2006 08:00
